Jim Dunlop Jazz III Stiffo Pick 1.38MM - 24 Pack

Switching to these some odd years ago was the best decision I ever made for raising my own skill ceiling. These are the best picks on the market, period.If you're switching from large, thin picks, these might take a lot of adjusting, but if they do, that's a good thing. These force you to hold your pick correctly, and they will force you to fix how you move your wrist and elbow. That said, these are sleepers. They don't look fancy, but they can play anything. They have a very balanced tone - no clinking, no scraping, just a direct 1:1 translation - but with some finesse you can bias them towards any preferred tonality. They sound and feel just as good on my humbucked .08w in E1 as they do on my single coil .0095 in E4, and I play everything from thall to neo-soul. They're thick enough that you can relax the hand/wrist but thin enough that you can still get them to punch. The sharp tip also gives them a slight aggressive edge that doesn't interfere with speed, agility, or accuracy, and also doesn't over enunciate the attack of each note. Simply put: they're perfect. Just buy them already.Get the bundle, I usually prefer the Nylons but some days the Stiffos feel a lot better, so it's definitely worth having both at your disposal.

Like many guitarists I went through the whole phase of trying every single type of pick known to man, just to see if one really felt like home. The Jazz IIIs are by and large the picks I kept coming back to and the ones I still use to this day.Anything from strumming to sweeps to economy picking to tremolos feel great with the Jazz III as the sharp point is good for all technique. Mutes and pinches are a breeze as well since the attack point of the pick is precise but tiny against the hand.Highly, highly recommended. If I could have used one pick for my entire music journey it would have been this one.

I've been using Jazz III's for about a year and a half now. Before discovering these picks, I was a loyal Tortex user and thought that there couldn't be a more perfect pick out there for me. I ended up using a Jazz III for the first time at a gig when I left my pack of Tortex picks at home. Other than the small size, I didn't immediately notice anything different about my playing that night, but when I went back to using a traditional Tortex, I found the larger size to be uncomfortable. It was only then did I realize how well I got along with the Jazz III. The smaller size means your fingers are right where they need to be at all times without any extra pick getting in the way.I perform in several different bands, ranging from a progressive metal group to a jazz quintet. This pick works well in all applications and playing styles. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the longevity. I am a very heavy picker, and playing hard consistently is enough to wear down these picks fairly quickly. I do have friends who get by on one pick for an entire year before they have to swap for a new, but that is not the case for everyone. I do have to say that they last longer for me than the traditional Tortex line.The life of these picks isn't enough for me to lower the score. I firmly believe that this is one of the best all-around picks on the market. If you have larger hands or decide that the small picks don't work for you, they do make Jazz III XL's which are a traditional size. For most players though, I recommend that they give these picks a shot. They won't make you a faster player, but they will make you more efficient.

Just get rid of that Credit Card corner you’re using now and buy these.They don’t slip in your hand, which is what you’re looking for ain’t it?You’re welcome.

I don't use these picks; but my younger stundents love them. These picks are GREAT for little fingers!Easy to hold.Easy to control.Easy to glide across the strings.

These are long lasting versatile picksThey have a good grip even though these particular ones are smooth.They also have the ones they sell that has a grip with grip but this smooth one sounds better in my opinion and have better feel to it.

I have been using jazz picks for most of my life. However, I started off with light (.50mm), after a time moved up to medium (.88mm), and most recently am trying my hand at thicker picks. The Jazz III nylon (1.38mm) is a little bit of a jump for me, but surprisingly, didn't feel terribly different. I was using Tortex jazz picks for quite some time. Feel great in the fingers, but there was always something "off" about the sound the pick makes when contacting the string. I am pleased with the overall tone the Jazz III brings to the table. Hard to describe, but. . . Fuller? Richer? More robust? Somewhere in there. My only complaint is that I am not used to the raised lettering on a pick, and it is currently uncomfortable to play with after a few minutes. This is most prevalent when playing faster, more intricate licks. I'm sure the added grip is welcome for most players, so don't let that deter you. I am hoping to adjust to the texture, and use these as my new go-to plectrum. I feel like the thickness is perfect for accurate picking, and brings out pleasing tones from the strings when playing rhythm. No pain, no gain!

Best pick out there for articulation. Pretty durable, used one for 6 months straight with .11 gauge strings and only just have to replace it. Great color. Great shape as well.